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Adam jee Life Annual Report 2022
Adam jee Life Annual Report 2022
Adam jee Life Annual Report 2022
Table of
Contents
Annual Report 2022
01 5. Stakeholders Relationship
and Engagment
5.1. How Alife identifies it’s Stakeholders 44
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1.7. Rating of the Company 07
1.8. Key Products and Customer Services 08
1.9. Company Information
1.91. List of Board Members 12
1.92. List of Management Personnel 13
1.93. Board & Management Committees 14
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Our Geographical Presence 16 55
1.98. Organizational Structure 17
1.94. Addresses of Support Functions 18
2. Chairman’s Review 59
1.95. Bankers 19
1.96. Head Office - Locations 19 3. Directors Report to the Shareholders 61
1.99. Management Profile 20
on Company’s Affairs and Future
1.10. Events Highlights 24
1.11. Awards and Accolades
Outlook
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5.8. Whistle Blowing Policy 88 2.8. Statement of Appointed Actuary u/s 52(2) 198
5.9. Human Resource Management Policies including 88
Preparation of Succession Plan
3. Window Takaful Operations
5.10. Health, Safety and Environment Responsibility Policy 89
5.11. Business Continuity Plan 89 3.1. Sharia Advisor Profile 199
5.12. Cyber Security Policy 89 3.2. Statement of Compliance with the Sharia Principles 200
5.13. Anti Money Laundering and Countering 90
3.3. Independent Reasonable Assurance Report to the 201
Financial Terrorism Policy
BOD on Statement of Compliance with the
5.14. Statement of Unreserved Compliance of 90
Sharia Principles
International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS)
issued by the International Accounting Standard Board (IASB) 3.4. Sharia Advisor’s Report to BOD 203
5.15. Statement of Adherence with the 90 3.5. Statement of Financial Position 204
International Integrated Reporting Framework (IIR) 3.6. Profit & Loss Account 205
5.16. Statement of Directors u/s 46 91 3.7. Statement of Comprehensive Income 206
3.8. Statement of Changes in Equity
03
208
3.9. Cash Flow Statement 207
3.10. Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements 209
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
AND REPORTING 04
1.1. Statement of Value Addition 95 OTHER INFORMATION
1.2. Last Six Years Statement of Financial Position 96
1. Geographical Presence 247
1.3. Last Six Years Statement of Profit & Loss 96
1.4. Last Six Years Summary of Cash Flow 96 2. Pattern of Shareholding 251
1.5. Last Six Years Capital Structure 97
1.6. Dupont Analysis 98 3. 252
Organizational
Overview
Company Overview
Adamjee Life has earned the trust of its customers by
providing reliable and innovative insurance solutions,
exceptional customer service and strong financial
stability.
Our Purpose
We are driven to be a security net for our customers
giving them the confidence to live their lives to the
fullest with the knowledge that their future has been
protected against unplanned life events.
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Group Overview
Nishat Group is one of the premier business houses of Pakistan, with presence in all major
economic sectors of the country including Textiles, Cement, Banking, Insurance, Power
Generation, Hospitality Business, Agriculture, Dairy and Paper Products.
Along with a diversified presence in almost all economic sectors, Nishat Group also brings over
70 years of business legacy. The Group was founded by Pakistani business magnate Mian
Muhammad Yahya in 1951. Mian Muhammad Mansha is the current chairman of the group
Its Market Capitalization as on June 30, 2022 was about PKR 228 billion (about USD 1.1 billion).
The Group’s employees strength is around 43,000+. As on June 30, 2022, 63.7% of group market
capitalization was occupied by banking sector, cement 12.0%, textile 11.4%, power 8.1%, and
insurance 4.8%.
Group Overview
Dairy
Cement Insurance
Hospitality Textiles
& Hotels
Aviation Energy
Paper
Packing Automobiles
Products
Real Estate
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Our Vision
To be the most trusted insurance partner
Our Mission
Adhere to exemplary sales practices, best in
class product packaging and
customer engagement
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Core Values
Value Creation
Create value in everything we do
Customer Focus
Always keep customer’s interest in mind
Openness
Foster a culture of trust and transparency
Respect
Promote mutual respect and inclusiveness
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Key Financial
Highlights
Gross Premium
PKR 20.95 BN
Investment Income
PKR 3.73 BN
Earning Per Share
PKR 1.99
Investments
PKR 60.77 BN
Equity and Reserves
PKR 3.75 BN
Benefits Paid
PKR 13.06 BN
Assets
PKR 69.17 BN Profit After Tax
PKR 0.498 BN
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Strategic Objectives
Capitalize strategic
Attain sustainable partnerships
Agency operations to capture digital
space
Create product
Excellence in
awareness and its
quality of sales
value proposition
and after sale
through trainings
services
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Rating of the
Company
Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) Rating: A++ (A Double Plus)
Outlook: Stable
Rating Agency: PACRA
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A++
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Fee Group
Continuation Takaful
Group
Saving Pension
plans
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Digital Products
Pure Insurance
The future is always unpredictable, no matter how well
you are set in life. Given today’s ever-changing
environment, you can never truly predict the future but
you can definitely prepare for it better with a life
insurance policy that provides a life insurance
coverage.
Family Sehat
You try to be cautious about your health, you eat
healthy, make healthy decisions for yourself but what if
you get any unexpected ailment and most importantly
at the time when your pocket was not ready for it. A
good hospital cash plan is a much needed step in this
direction. Not only does it ensure access to the best
medical care in times of need, but it also safeguards
your financial savings.
Corona Cover
The ongoing outbreak of the Coronavirus Disease
(COVID-19) is one of the biggest health concerns of
people this year. It causes a mild to moderate
respiratory (lung) infection which may lead to severe
pneumonia or death, especially for people who are
immunocompromised or have other chronic diseases.
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OPTIONAL RIDERS
Level Term Rider
Spouse Rider
Accidental Death & Disability Rider
Monthly Income Rider
Waiver of Premium-Disability Rider
Waiver of Premium-Death Rider
Critical Illness Rider
Hospital Cashback Rider
WEBSITE &
ONLINE SERVICES
Need Based Plan Finder
Online Claim Filing
Online Appointment
Coverage Calculator
Knowledge Center
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COMPANY
PROFILE
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Board of Directors
Mr. S. M. Jawed
Chairman/Director
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Management
Statutory Positions
Head of Compliance Head of Internal Audit
Asif Mirza Samad Ali Naqvi
Company Secretary
Rahim Vallyani
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Management &
Board Committees
Underwriting, Reinsurance & Co-insurance Committee
Member Category
Member Category
Member Category
Mr. Amin Nizar Ali Member/Director Actuarial Services & Risk Management
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Member Category
Investment Committee
Member Category
Audit Committee
Member Category
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Our
Geographical
Presence
Cities
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Underwriting & Reinsurance
Shariah Advisor
Committee
Board of
CEO
Board’s Investment Committee Company Secretary
Director, Business Operations Director Corporate Sales, Marketing, Head of Window Takaful
Head of Human Resources Head of Direct Distribution
& Legal Affairs Bancassurance and Business Strategy Operations
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Share Registrar
CDC Share Registrar Services Ltd. CDC House,
99-B, Block B, SMCHS Main Shahrah-e- Faisal, Karachi 74400
Phone No. (92-21) 111-111- 500
Fax No. (92-21) 34326031
Email: info@cdcpak.com
Statutory Auditors
of the Company
Yousuf Adil Chartered Accountants
Address: Cavish Court, A-35, Block 7 & 8 KCHSU,
Shahra-e-Faisal, Karachi-75350, Pakistan
Appointed Actuary
Alchemy Associates (Private) Ltd.
Address: 4th Floor, Central Hotel Building, Civil Lines,
Mereweather Road, Karachi, Pakistan.
Shariah Advisor
Mufti Muhammad Zubair Usmani
Legal Advisor
Bawaney & Partners
Address: 3rd & 4th floor 68-C, Bukhari Commercial Area,
DHA, Karachi
Asad Iftikhar
Address: Office no. 505, Commercial Trade Center,
Block 8 Clifton, Karachi.
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Bankers
Registered Office
Adamjee Life Assurance Company Limited,
Head Office
Adamjee Life Assurance Company Limited,
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The Management
Manzar Mushtaq
Chief Executive Officer
Jalal Meghani
Chief Financial Officer and
Deputy Managing Director
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The Management
Dr. Bakht is an accomplished management professional
who brings with him twenty-seven years of national and
international working experience in the Life Insurance,
Family Takaful, and Medical Profession. He was previously
affiliated with the largest/oldest public sector life insurer
and youngest family Takaful operator in the capacity of
Head of Operations, Chief Operating Officer, and Head of
Window Takaful Operations with State Life including its
Dubai office, Dawood Family Takaful, and IGI Life
respectively. He has completed his MBBS, Medicine, and
Surgery from Sindh Medical College, Karachi. He is a
Master Fellow of the Life Management Institute (FLMI/M)
from Life Office Management Institute, USA.
Ali Haider
Director Corporate Sales, Marketing,
Bancassurance and Business Strategy
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The Management
M. Imran Hussain
Director Information Technology
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The Management
Zehra Faiz
Head of Human Resources
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Events Highlights
Pakistan Stock Exchange Listing
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Career Fairs
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The Rivalry
Threat Bargaining Bargaining between
of New Power of Power of Threat of Existing
Entrants Suppliers Buyers Substitutes Companies
The risk of new entrant As an insurance This is the most Life insurance products ALIFE has a very strong
is medium to low. The company, ALIFE powerful threat as are similar within the and coherent bonding
cost involved in starting considers its Customer can exert industry and therefore with its distribution
a new business is very distribution partners enormous force and so many substitutes are channels. ALIFE also
high. Further, the time especially institutional can influence the available to the expanding the inetwork
required to make the distribution channels pricing of the product. customers. ALIFE of distribution channel
business operative and (banks), as suppliers. addressed this threat by and more focused
self-sustaining is at These suppliers have There are multiple focusing on customer towards the hybrid
least 10 years. historically leveraged alternatives for service, generating models.
their position to procuring products and better returns on
The only chance is for influence customer services that are policyholders’ The main goal of the
financial institutions to choices when it comes available in the market. investment and Company is to establish
branch out and invest in to buying insurance. Customers have the enhancing overall a strong and
insurance business. right to demand lower customer experience. sustainable direct sales
This phenomenon is ALIFE has reduced the prices and higher channel.
also seconded by the risk by strengthening product quality. Large
fact that bancassurance the partnership with the corporate clients paying New and innovative
business is the key distribution channels, millions of rupees in products and
component of life focusing on hybrid premiums have sustainable & steady
insurance business and models (where the bargaining power too. returns of policyholders’
hence the new entrant customer dealing lies With the online fund would also help to
has to have with ALIFE), offering emergence of social manage this risk.
collaboration with some lucrative returns to media, and
bank in order to have policyholders and instantaneous access to
success. However, constant and consistent awareness of
both the banking and policy servicing to the coverages, pricing, and
insurance industries are customer. services, today’s
comparatively customer demands
consolidated industries more personalized
with fewer players. attention and care for
the premiums paid. To
meet these
expectations, ALIFE has
always ensured that the
product features for
which the customer is
paying should justify its
cost and also the prices
are market competitive.
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Political
• Stability & Attitude of the
Government Technological
• Tax Policy • Use of Internet
• Support for Legislation & • Analytics and other tools
Implementation
Economical
• Growth of Economy Environment
• Unemployment • Management and
• Other factors affecting operations
Economy • Claim settlement
Social Legal
• Demographic variables • Regulatory Bodies
• Cultural & ethical aspects • Supporting Institutions
• Impact of Media
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PESTEL Analysis
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Increasing Regulatory
Changes
IFRS 17
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SWOT Analysis
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SECONDARY ACTIVITIES
Equal opportunity employer Reporting is in compliance Risk identification, Data integrity, data security
Focus on employee with regulatory framework and categorization & mitigation & business continuity
development and trainings issued on timely and accurate plan Customer support APP
Identify critical changes that basis Strong internal controls Focus on paperless
should be made to Tax compliance Dedicated team for quality environment
performance management Integration between actuarial assurance of internal Implementation of business
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procedures
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Products available on digital channels
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Extensive branch network with a further expansion plan
Experience and competent sales force
Performance Marketing for Online Sales Generation using Social Media
Marketing, sales and Marketing, Public Relations & Corporate Communication and Advertising
distribution Update market messaging to reflect customer sentiment and product positioning
Adjust marketing mediums (e.g. print, mail, digital etc.) and expected impact
analysis to align with spend and return
Update and align marketing function to new needs, which must consider
messages, campaigns, mediums, ways of working, capacity and talent
VA
Build technical capability in underwriters to recognize the developments in risk
management techniques and technology changes that may bring efficiency and
accuracy
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environment
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Engage the professional services to handle the investment and generate returns
that outperform the market.
Asset Investment Invest in diversified portfolio ranging from lowest risk securities to real estate to
Management get benefit from various opportunities while mitigate the corresponding risks
Assess investment strategies given challenging yield environment and shifting
views of economic recovery patterns
PRIMARY ACTIVITIES
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Short term
Medium term
Long term
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Resource Allocation
Resource Allocation to Achieve Strategies
Resources are a significant investment for most businesses. Therefore, organizations strive to utilize
them optimally for profitability and sustainability. Resource allocation is a process of planning,
managing, and assigning resources in a form that helps to reach the Company’s strategic goals.
A well thought out placement of resources will generate better results and will add to the bottom line
of the Company.
Companies that actively and routinely assess the use of their resources and where they create the
most value usually find themselves in a better position to improve operations and deliver higher ROI.
Financial Financial resources are used to finance the activities and operations
Resources of the Company and Company has adequate protocols to utilize
them efficiently.
Company ensures that there are adequate funds to pay-off all the
policyholders’ payments (like surrenders, maturities, claims, refunds
etc.) and other payments (including salaries, commission, vendor
related payment, etc.).
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Physical capital
Intellectual capital
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ALIFE has for its vision to become a most trusted brand over the
years to come. In order to achieve that, ALIFE has a very clear policy
to maintain its reputation, attitude to dealing with customers and
other stakeholders. ALIFE believes in value creation and bonding
with its customers. Relationships with other stakeholders like
reinsurers, distributors, banks, vendors etc. are also based on this
long-term vision.
Natural capital
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Strategies to Achieve
Strategic Objectives
Strategies in place or intended to be implemented to
achieve those strategic objectives
ALIFE is very focused toward achieving the long and short-term objectives that will feed into its
strategies. The expansion of direct and other distribution channels will eventually translate into
enhanced market share. The product development team is working in tandem with sales team to
ensure that products are not only customer centric but there must be some innovative element to it
that will make it ever more lucrative to customers. ALIFE is employing well-versed, energetic and
competent teams in both front and back end to ensure the quality of outcome. Technology is always
a win in the current environment where use of technology is common and accessible to masses.
ALIFE promotes use of technology for reduction of cost of operations and for bringing in more
efficiency to the operations.
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Risk Management
Overview
Insurance business is exposed to various risks and therefore, ALIFE believes that a strong, effective
and embedded Risk Management Framework is crucial to maintaining successful business
operations and delivering sustainable, long-term profitability.
Establish clear objectives, identify and evaluate the key risks, define risk appetite and
tolerance limits, and apply suitable risk responses including risk mitigation where needed;
To ensure that the risk management system within the Company is suitable and
proportionate to risks the Company is exposed to;
Enable the Company to meet its obligations and objectives and to have increased
knowledge and understanding of exposure of risk;
Assign responsibilities for effective risk management and monitor the effectiveness of the
system of risk and internal control management;
Reduce the consequence and/or likelihood of potentially damaging risks by regular reviews
of strategies for risk prevention and/or by transferring the impact of potentially damaging
risks to third parties e.g. by re-insurance and other financial arrangements;
Raise awareness of the need for risk management by all those connected with the
organization’s delivery of service; and develop a strong risk culture articulated by effective
Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) with involvement of senior leadership and embodied by
management at all levels through governance structure and risk management processes.
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ALIFE has adopted a framework for the risk management, which involves a continuous process to
identify, analyze, evaluate, and treat loss exposures and monitor risk which are documented within
the risk register, which captures the material risks that the Company faces. Identified risks are then
managed through the application of a set of policies.
1 5
2 4
Assessment Monitoring
& Measurement 3
Risks are monitored
continuously to ensure that
deviations are logged,
Risk assessment includes reviewed, owned and
consideration of the effectively mitigated.
likelihood of a risk Monitoring of risks is carried
occurrence and the impact out on regular basis. Any
of a risk on the achievement breach of Risk Appetite and
Risk Response
of the Company’s Tolerance Limit is escalated
objectives. to the appropriate level of
and Action
management and
committees.
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BOD
01
Risk Champions
04
Risk Owners
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Risk Mitigation
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Risk Mitigation
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Risk Mitigation
Operational Risk
Operational risk can be described as the risk of loss due to
inadequate or failed internal processes, people, systems or
from external events
Strategic Risk
Strategic Risk is the risk to earnings and capital due to
incorrect and improper business decisions. It also refers to
the unintentional risks that arise as a result of strategy
development or execution.
This risk encompasses the range from increased
competition and innovation by competitors to losing market
share due to new entrants
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Stakeholders Stakeholders
Relationship and
Engagement Primary Secondary Influential
Key Stakeholders
Shareholders Customers/
and Policyholders
Investors
Financial
Environment
Institutions
Adamjee Life
Assurance
Company
Limited
Community Regulatory
Authorities
Agents Employees
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Adamjee Life is dedicated to giving its clients and stockholders the greatest experience possible
while generating long-term value for them. We make sure that reporting is reliable and open. The
company works hard to give investors and shareholders reliable financial information including
annual and quarterly reports, news announcements, which is then disseminated through a number
of channels, and the company website. The website's information is always kept current. The
website has a section specifically dedicated to investors that covers all potential areas of interest.
Investors Grievance
According to Adamjee Life, a company's relationships with investors are essential to its financial
health and rapid expansion. The organization's reputation is also reflected in its interactions with
investors. Thus, it is essential to establish a system inside the company for serving investors and
resolving their complaints in a way that complies with the law.
In accordance with this, the Company has made available on its website all pertinent information
regarding the Company, its directors, auditors, share registrars, financial data for the current and
previous six-year periods, and daily stock updates of the Company's shares quoted at the Karachi
Stock Exchange.
The principal point of contact for investors seeking to address their complaints and find solutions
on behalf of the Company is the Company Secretary. The management makes an effort to look into
and satisfactorily address any investor concerns and inquiries on priority basis.
Using an interactive connection on our website, an investor who is unsatisfied may also contact the
Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) complaint cell.
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For Adamjee Life, creating shared value is more than a responsibility. It is ingrained in the
organization's corporate goals. Our enthusiasm and objectives are channeled to positively influence
Pakistan, with an emphasis on education, health care, and community services.
AL CSR wing – Nigehbaan, which strives to improve the lives in low income communities with
impactful investments. Nigehbaan CSR platform is thought of as an enduring responsibility
demanding organization to act ethically. Simultaneously, it supports the emotional and
humanitarian strength of the organization, which would ultimately improve the quality of life of
employees, their families, and the community.
The company launched its Nigehbaan Education platform as a CSR initiative, which aims at
creating awareness and taking a small step towards the eradication of illiteracy in our society. As
part of this, Adamjee Life collaborated with Ministry of Education and revamped the Taimooria
Government Boys Primary School in North Nazimabad, Karachi.
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The aim of the sessions was to enhance the staff’s knowledge about the emerging variants of the
virus along with its mode of spread and its symptoms, myths about Covid-19 that are prevalent in
the community and to respond to the various queries about the vaccines and its possible
side-effects.
Each of the six sessions, was attended by 15 to 26 participants who actively participated during
Q&A. The Covid-19 awareness sessions provided the staff avenue to openly express their concerns
about the virus.
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Adamjee Life, with the help of Edhi Foundation conducted a building wide vaccination
drive to fight against the dreadful pandemic of COVID-19.
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Employees at Adamjee Life stepped in to assist the blood drive to help others, survive and thrive,
and the company's management, who were a splendid source of inspiration, illustrated the
importance of taking socially responsible acts.
An awareness session was also held beforehand for the employees who wished to participate.
Adamjee Life received an appreciation award from Indus Hospital Networks for its contribution to
improving healthcare in Pakistan
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Adamjee Life also donated a Heat Wave ward to the Sindh Government’s Nazimabad Mother &
Child Hospital, as a gesture of continued support towards the country's healthcare sector in addition
to our previous efforts to continue supporting institutions at the state Government level.
Also Adamjee Life Nigehbaan partnered up with First Response Initiative of Pakistan (FRIP) for
safety & response, airway & breathing, circulation & heatwave awareness session at Adamjee Life
head office for its employees and associates. The attendees were later certified by the FRIP.
This Ramadan, Adamjee Life sought to honor these front line workers, whether police, traffic police,
ambulance drivers, charity organization representatives, or emergency workers, and offered them
meals for their Iftar/Sehri.For this, we choose the three metropolitan cities in Pakistan of Karachi,
Lahore, and Islamabad. We drove around the cities distributing meal boxes to these hardworking
men and women as a way to show our support.
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The company donated wheelchairs to the Indus Hospital and Health Network, and also offered full
scholarships for students at St. Joseph Convent School Karachi. These were initiated by engaging
the social media audience through User Generate Contest.
Further, to make sure the future of our upcoming generation rests under the shade of our efforts.
Multiple benches with shades were also installed at St. Joseph Convent School Karachi, for the
students to relax and revive under during their free time.
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CORPORATE
GOVERNANCE
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Directors Profile
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Directors Profile
Muhammad Ali Zeb is a fellow member of the Institute of
Chartered Accountants of Pakistan and completed post
graduate diploma in Organizational Leadership from Saïd
Business School, University of Oxford. He has over 24
years of diverse experience in the Manufacturing, Financial
and Insurance sectors. He started his professional career
from Nishat Mills in 1995 and joined Adamjee Insurance as
the Chief Financial Officer in 2005 where he was promoted
as Executive Director Finance. He was appointed as the
Chief Executive Officer in 2008 and remained in this
position until March 2011. Before rejoining Adamjee
Insurance as the Chief Executive Officer in June 2013. Ali
M. Ali Zeb also served as the Chief Financial Officer at City School
Director (Pvt) Limited. He has served as the Chairman, Insurance
Association of Pakistan in 2014.
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Directors Profile
Mr. Umer Mansha completed his bachelor’s degree in
business administration from Babson College, Boston,
USA. He has been Chief Executive of Nishat Mills Ltd.
since September 08, 2007. He is also the Chairman of the
BoD of Adamjee Insurance Company Limited. He has
been serving on the Board of Directors of various listed
companies for more than 23 years. He also serves on the
Board of MCB Bank Limited, Nishat Dairy (Private) Limited,
Nishat Hotels and Properties Limited, Nishat (Aziz Avenue)
Hotels and Properties Limited, Nishat (Raiwind) Hotels and
Properties Limited, Nishat (Gulberg) Hotels and Properties
Umer Mansha Limited, Nishat Developers (Private) Limited and Nishat
Director Agriculture Farming (Private) Limited.
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Directors Profile
Mr. Ahmad Alman Aslam has four decades of professional
experience in investment banking, corporate finance, and
advisory services. He started his career with Citibank in
1975 and served there in various capacities over a period
of 28 years. He also served as the Managing Director,
based in New York, responsible for all debt issued by
borrowers in the emerging markets. Mr. Aslam has also
served as an advisor to EMP Washington, a US$ 6 billion
private equity fund.
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Chairman’s Review
Dear Shareholders,
On behalf of the Board of Directors, I would like to present the Annual Report of Adamjee Life Assurance
Company Limited (the Company) for the year ended December 31, 2022 and to share with you the overall
performance and effectiveness of the role played by the Board.
Pakistan continues to offer tremendous potential for life insurance opportunities. With a life insurance
penetration rate of 0.7% (gross premium as a % of GDP), the country globally ranks as a significantly
underinsured market, thus highlighting the sizable potential for current and future growth. During the year 2022,
the Company has faced the challenge of rising inflation which in turn has reduced the disposable income of
the masses, resulting in lower saving and insurance expenditure.
Despite an uncertain economic and political situation, the Company was still able to post a significantly higher
Profit before tax (PBT) of Rs. 810 million depicting an increase of 250% compared to same period last year.
However, the improvement in PBT was partially offset as a result of imposition of additional 4% Super tax with a
retrospective effect containing the increase to 184% in Company’s profit after tax.
The alignment between the Board and the management team has made this result possible and I am pleased
to have such an engaged Board that provides guidance to the management teams which have been a pivotal
part of such financial results.
The Board is knowledgeable about the Company's current business activities and has an effective process for
tracking activity with performance. The Board has completed its self-evaluation and also assessed the
performance of the Chief Executive Officer for the year 2022 and I would like to inform you that the overall
evaluation and performance measured on the basis of approved criteria for the year was satisfactory.
The Board has performed its duties and responsibilities diligently and contributed effectively in guiding the
Company in strategic and governance matters. All Board members, including directors, fully participated in
and contributed to the decision making process of the Board. The Board has established policies that covers
all major areas of Board responsibilities and operations of the Company.I am also delighted to report that the
Corporate Social Responsibility efforts by the company were acknowledged by the society.
The Audit Committee and the Human Resource, Remuneration and Nomination Committee were chaired by
the independent directors, indicating our commitment to the highest levels of governance and transparency.
The Audit Committee has continued to monitor the financial reporting processes and ensuring timely and
accurate communication of information to all stakeholders.
The Board has a fiduciary responsibility for the proper direction and control of the activities of the Company.
This responsibility includes such areas of stewardship as the identification and control of the Company's
business risks, the integrity of management information systems and transparent reporting to shareholders.
I have strong confidence that the Company will continue to grow and Board will play its strategic role in
assuring sustainable growth of the business and to maximize return for its shareholders.
I would like to place on record, my sincere appreciation for devotion of duty, loyalty and hard work of the
executives, officers and staff members for smooth running of the Company's affairs and hope that they will
continue for enhancement of productivity with great zeal and spirit. And thanks to all the Government
functionaries, banking and non-banking financial institutions and shareholders for their continued support and
cooperation for the betterment and prosperity of the Company.
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Financial Highlights
The highlights for the period under review are as follows:
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Performance Review
The year 2022 has been particularly challenging for our Country in the wake of significant
macroeconomic imbalances, daunting CPI inflation, political uncertainty and unprecedented
losses inflicted by the monsoon flood in Sindh and Baluchistan. These factors have resulted in
tremendous pressure on the disposal income of the masses.
Despite the fact that insurance penetration is also correlated with economic growth and
disposable income, both of which have been negatively impacted by political turmoil and
inflationary pressure, our business partners and effective direct sales force have continued to
maintain their reach to the prospects, underpinning the need to hedge uncertainties of life.
Under these tough economic conditions, the Company’s new business from regular premium
policies declined by 17.94%, whereas the Company’s renewal premium & corporate group life
business grew by 10.21% and 36.97% respectively; thus the total gross premium of the
Company was 1.4% higher than the last year. It is pertinent to note that the industry’s business
from Bancassurance distribution declined by 2.5%, whereas industry’s business from direct
distribution, in private sector, has also registered negative growth.
The Company’s underwriting surplus (profit before management expenditure and income from
Shareholders’ fund) has increased to Rs 1,783 million as compared to Rs. 1,441 million in the
last year, registering an increase of 19.18%. The increase in underwriting surplus is mainly
attributable to higher income on interest based securities invested against solvency & other
reserves in statutory fund, higher fund management fee due to increase in the size of renewal
book & hence the fund size and better mortality experience than last year.
The Company’s net income from shareholders’ fund has risen significantly to Rs. 208 million
as against Rs. 73 million in the last year. The rise is attributable to return on increased paid up
capital of the Company through issue of right shares in late 2021 which is mainly invested in
Government Securities and Mutual Funds.
The Company has been able to exercise prudence and control over its expenditure duly
warranted due to economic situation. The total expenditure was 4.65% lower as compared to
last year, this is commendable considering high inflation which prevailed during the current
year.
The resultant profit before tax of the Company has thus increased to Rs. 810 million as
compared to Rs. 231 million in the last year, generating an earnings per share of Rs. 1.99 for
the year.
The fall in the equity market in the reporting period has also impacted returns on the
policyholders’ fund which are majorly invested in equity market. The absolute return on such
fund was -6.36% whereas the return on KSE 100 index was -11.27% in the same period.
Nonetheless, the returns and cash value has significantly improved in the funds which are
majorly invested in comparatively low risk, debt and money market instruments due to
historically high interest rates. The average net return on such funds is approx. 14% p.a. The
return on these funds is likely to improve in future after averaging for further rise in interest
rates.
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The Company’s Claims Settlement Ratio within 90 days of intimation was (83%) and the Company’s
Complaint Closure Ratio within 30 days was 92%.
The Company’s size of Statutory Fund was Rs. 61.8 billion as of December 31, 2022, registering an
increase of 9% over the period of one year.
There was no major development in the matter of petitions filed by the Company and other life
insurance industry players in the Hon’ble High Courts of Sindh and Lahore, against the levy of
Sindh Sales Tax on Services (SST) and Punjab Sales Tax on Services (PST) by the Sindh Revenue
Board and Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) respectively. The Company has not provided any
liability against this levy as it believes that such sales tax on services cannot be levied on Life
Insurance Premium.
Future Outlook
The management of the company is fully cognizant of the economic situation of the country and is
taking all necessary measures to manage these challenges. The year 2023 is likely to be a very
challenging year on economic front. Further tightening of fiscal and monetary policy due to
unprecedented balance of payment crisis will put significant pressure on people disposable
income. The revised GDP growth projection for the country is 2% for the FY 2022-23 with inflation
projected to the level of 21%.
The Company’s growth of new business is likely to remain subdued with some increase in lapse
ratio of current portfolio. However the fast-developing digital arena and the Fintech continuously
excites us of its potential to increase insurance penetration in the country thru small ticket large
scale sales. We are proud to report that our direct sales force has been able to sale it first long
term investment linked policy from proposal to policy issuance completely from our digital platform.
The Company will continue to analyze situation carefully to explore new opportunities, new market
and to incentivize policy holder to keep their policies active.
Having said that, Company is more than sufficiently capitalized, all its statutory funds are
adequately solvent with total reserves of 1.25 Billion over its paid up capital. The Company does
not see any downside impact on its equity while the country will grapple to manage economy in
2023.
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Directors' Compensation
The Board of Directors is empowered under the Company's Articles to periodically determine
the compensation for Non-Executive and Independent Directors. A "Board Remuneration
Policy" has been authorized by the board of directors. Except for the meeting fee for attending
the Board meetings strictly in accordance with the policy, the Company does not provide any
other compensation to its non-executive directors. The compensation given to the directors
including the cost of attending board or board committee meetings, has been properly stated
in note 41 of the financial statements.
Compliance with the Listed Companies (Code of Corporate Governance) Regulations, 2019,
Code of Corporate Governance for Insurers, 2016, and with PSX Rule Book
As a listed life insurance company, the Company abides by the rules of the PSX Rule Book, the
Listed Companies (Code of Corporate Governance) 2019, and the particular Code of
Corporate Governance for Insurers, 2016. The Statement of Compliance, which relates to these
standards, is appended to the Annual Report.
Board of Directors
A total of four non-executive directors, one female director, and two independent non-executive
directors make up the board of directors for the company.
According to the mandated gender diversity, the Board of Directors is made up of the following:
Member Category
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Material Changes
Following are the material changes happened during the year:
• Company got listed on the stock exchange (PSX) through an offer for sale by parent Company
• Mr. Manzar Mushtaq was appointed as Chief Executive Officer of the Company
Holding Company
The Company is a subsidiary of the Adamjee Insurance Company Limited.
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Acknowledgement
The Company's talented and distinguished executives, personnel, and field force made a
significant contribution to its development and progress, and the Directors want to publicly
express their gratitude for this. Their persistent dedication to upholding the highest ethical
standards, providing excellent customer service, and working hard have enabled your company
to establish and hold its position as one of the top players among private sector life insurers.
We must also express our thanks to Adamjee General for their ongoing support and direction,
which have helped the company build a solid reputation in the marketplace.
Finally, we would like to express our gratitude to the Securities and Exchange Commission of
Pakistan for their support and cooperation throughout the year as well as to our clients for their
faith in us.
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Adamjee Life Assurance Co. Ltd.
Head Office: 3rd and 4th Floor, Adamjee House, I.I.Chundrigar Road, Karachi - 74000.
+92 (21) 111-11-5433 +92 (21) 38677100, 37134900 +92 (21) 38630011 www.adamjeelife.com